I should add we had the cats neutered last week. They were a little loggy for a couple of days, but seem to be just as feisty and energetic now. They are taking up a bigger chunk of our budget then expected, what with food and litter and vet bills....

Whew! It's been busy.... Last two weeks of the quarter starting, finished the group project for the 550 class, now have to finish the web site for 541 due by 11pm next Sunday. Still have lots of reading to do in 550 for the last weeks too. And a journal entry. Trying not to stress about what kind of grades I might be getting.

M went to his first Aikido class on Thursday - he really liked it and is excited to keep going, and N, though not as interested at first, now wants to go to, so starting Tuesday he'll join M in class. They have Aikido twice a week, on Tuesdays and Thursdays. S is interested too, but she'll neet to wait a few years until she's old enough. M&N will probably teach her in the meantime.

Halloween coming up! The kids are excited. We (H) need to get their costumes done. I'm hoping I'll be able to lend a hand with that somehow. Daylight savings time ended today - it's always strange and a bit difficult with the kids when the time changes. Mealtimes and bedtimes can get a little screwy.

We had a great day today, due mostly to H's reorganizing our daily schedule. So today we had our family meeting after breakfast, then had a family fun activity (went to Cornwall Park and found the GeoCache there), then did our chores (which today meant shopping for two week's worth of groceries). After dinner we played a family game - Hullaballoo and Duck, Duck, Goose.

It's been awhile since I've written here. Had a pretty good trip to the Oregon coast - actually the best 7+ hour drive back with the kids ever.

Apple Fest this Saturday. Should be fun. Expecting a lot of people.

M,N&S continue to draw a lot. When I came home from work they were on the living room floor drawing up a storm, watching an instructional video on different drawing techniques.

Going down to Oregon tomorrow to rejoin H and the kids, then we're all heading to the coast to do some yurting at Honeyman State Park near the big sand dunes with H's family. Got 80% of my school work done today so that I could enjoy the weekend - want to finish the other 20% tomorrow before I leave....

Lots of reading for class this week. H and the kids have been gone since last Friday - saw a few movies and played chess with friends. Nice weather in Bellingham for late Sep/early Oct.

Very tired tonight. Feel like going to bed at 8:30. Miss my family.